SupplierQuality Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Cupertino, CA, to drive quality excellence across SMT, final assembly, testing, and packaging. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, resolve complex issues, and collaborate with suppliers and global engineering teams to ensure top product reliability and cosmetic standards.

The role requires a strong foundation in quality methods, manufacturing experience, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Proven expertise in quality management, quality planning, and quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Subject matter expertise in PQP, FMEA, QA audits, CAPA, IQC, OQC, and sampling methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, AQL, and MSA.
• Experience with DOE, correlation analysis, and reliability analysis.
• Basic GD&T understanding and metrology knowledge.
• Attention to detail with cosmetic quality assessment and supplier inspection results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to drive corrective actions under deadlines.
• Effective cross-functional communication in a global organization; supplier quality management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive resolution of technical and operational quality issues in SMT, Final Assembly, Testing, and Packaging.
• Improve supplier performance through measurement of yields, audits, reliability testing, and field returns.
• Collaborate with Asia-based teams to ensure Product Quality Plan deliverables are understood and executed.
• Develop and enhance quality systems to deliver flawless cosmetic standards.
• Apply lessons from product launches to improve manufacturing readiness and ramp-up.
• Lead sustaining quality improvements and facilitate cross-functional quality reviews.
• Escalate critical quality issues and present root-cause analyses and options to leadership.
• Partner with suppliers to drive continuous process improvements and compliance.

Skills

Quality management

PQP

FMEA

CAPA

IQC

OQC

Sampling

SPC

AQL

MSA

DOE

Correlation

Reliability

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Duration-7+ Months

Location-Cupertino,CA

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for driving quality excellence across the manufacturing lifecycle, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Final Assembly, Testing, and Packaging. This role partners closely with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to improve manufacturing quality, enhance production yields, and ensure products meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and cosmetic appearance. The successful candidate will lead quality improvement initiatives, resolve technical operational issues, and drive continuous improvement across global manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive resolution of technical and operational quality issues related to SMT, Final Assembly, Testing, and Packaging processes.
• Improve supplier performance through objective measurement and analysis of production yields, quality audits, reliability testing, and field return data.
• Collaborate closely with Asia-based engineering teams to ensure Product Quality Plan deliverables are clearly understood and effectively executed.
• Develop, implement, and enhance quality systems that ensure products are delivered with flawless cosmetic standards.
• Apply lessons learned from previous product launches to improve manufacturing readiness, reduce quality risks, and accelerate production ramp-up.
• Lead sustaining quality improvement initiatives and facilitate cross-functional quality review forums.
• Escalate critical quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and present resolution options to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
• Partner with suppliers to drive continuous process improvements and ensure compliance with quality standards and customer expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Proven expertise in quality management, quality planning, and quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Subject matter expertise in quality methodologies including:
  • Product Quality Plans (PQP)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Quality Audits
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Incoming Quality Control (IQC)
  • Assembly and Outgoing Quality Control (OQC)
  • Sampling methodologies
• Strong knowledge of statistical quality techniques, including:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Working knowledge of advanced quality tools and methodologies, including:
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Correlation Analysis
  • Reliability Analysis
• Basic understanding of Metrology and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to evaluate demanding cosmetic quality standards and supplier inspection results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated success identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage quality issues in a global organization.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments with a strong understanding of production processes, testing, kitting, and packaging within industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, or medical devices.

Demonstrated supplier quality management and supplier development experience